How to Create a Double Exposure Effect in Photoshop
by
Simon Plant
Creating a multiple exposure photograph back in the film days was a matter of combining two or more exposures to create a unique image. The idea was to open the camera shutter multiple times to expose the film again and again to different subjects or scenes – creating that nice double exposure effect.
Today, this effect can still be achieved with film cameras. But when it comes to the digital realm, we need a little help from our friend, Photoshop. In this video we’ll take 2 images and combine them using various techniques to create a double exposure photo.
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About the Author: Simon Plant
Simon Plant is an award-winning photographer & retoucher with over two decades of experience in the production of people & location photography. Whatever the subject his images share the same unique style and attention to detail from start to finish.These serene moments are created with his personal utilization of colour, light and rich tonal values, together with a personal interaction with his subject. You can find Simon on his website, PlantPhoto, as well as on Twitter and 500px.